Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
helmii
ID:
375489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. ex Ser.) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Zap. Gosud. Nikitsk. Opyt. Bot. Sada 10(2): 38 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374821



Common Names

  • Helmii Minuartia
  • Minuartia Helmii
  • Helm's Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsine helmii Fenzl [unknown]
  • Arenaria helmii Fisch. ex Ser. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia helmii (also called Helm's Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a slender, erect stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as dunes, sandstone cliffs, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia helmii is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Minuartia helmii is white, star-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia helmii can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Minuartia helmii

Minuartia helmii can be found in Europe and Asia.

Minuartia helmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia helmii?

Minnuartia helmii

What is the common name of Minuartia helmii?

Helm's Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Minuartia helmii?

Minnuartia helmii is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Minuartia genus

Minuartia thymifolia, Minuartia wettsteinii, Minuartia villarsii, Minuartia verna, Minuartia yukonensis, Minuartia viscosa, Minuartia juniperina, Minuartia hybrida, Minuartia macrocarpa, Minuartia laricifolia, Minuartia krascheninnikovii, Minuartia funkii, Minuartia dichotoma, Minuartia elegans, Minuartia garckeana, Minuartia hamata, Minuartia handelii, Minuartia helmii, Minuartia hirsuta, Minuartia geniculata, Minuartia graminifolia, Minuartia glomerata, Minuartia globulosa, Minuartia rubra, Minuartia rupestris, Minuartia saxifraga, Minuartia rossii, Minuartia regeliana, Minuartia rubella, Minuartia setacea, Minuartia stricta, Minuartia sedoides, Minuartia stellata, Minuartia mutabilis, Minuartia montana, Minuartia mediterranea, Minuartia mesogitana, Minuartia meyeri, Minuartia nuttallii, Minuartia pinifolia, Minuartia pusilla, Minuartia recurva, Minuartia pseudosaxifraga, Minuartia patula, Minuartia pichleri, Minuartia picta, Minuartia austriaca, Minuartia austromontana, Minuartia biflora, Minuartia bilykiana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2369618: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.